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[a_father_to_his_men]

[The video turns to show the strange Megatron who is in residence here.]

After some consideration I have decided that this is probably the best course of action to take. I have a couple matters to put forth for your consideration.

First, I have not yet properly introduced myself over the link and I feel it is time I do so. My name is Megatron, I come from the same universe as Soundwave who arrived here before me. I would like to assure you that I understand the difference in my personality from what many of the other Cybertronians here have come to expect of someone with my name. Keeping this in mind I wish to assure everyone that I am a peaceful individual.

My second matter is I wish to inform everyone that if anyone needs someone to speak to concerning their own safety or other's they may come to me. I am aware of the police force we have developing here and have the greatest respect for all those involved. I also recognize that there are times when going to such individuals is not an option for various reasons, it is due to this that I am making myself available to anyone who feels a need for it. I will not allow the originating faction of any individual to alter how I assist any one, and I am not restricting any organics either, all are welcome to come to me and be taken care of.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

[Locked: Blurr]

I hope this does not offend you in any way. I did not wish to over step anyone but I am aware that some people do not feel secure going to the law, perhaps because the feel they will not be considered fully due to a personal history. I wish things did not go in such a way, but it does tend to be a factor in societies that have laws. Of course I will contact you or the police force if there is a direct need to, but not having it be a looming factor may be beneficial to some.

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[notyourblueangel]

I . . . have not allowed myself personal interests for thousands of vorns - it was considered, ah, inappropriate - [to put it tactfully] - but . . . I will share what I discover now that I'm here. I have been attempting to get out more than I normally would and make contact with people. [That's actually a big step fro him.]

[The need for direction, for purpose, for a clear leader to turn to when he doesn't know what to do, nearly overwhelms him suddenly, and he has dropped to a knee, head bowed, before he's even fully aware of what he's doing. When he does realize what he's done . . . he doesn't correct himself.]

Lord Megatron, by the brand on my wings, I offer my life and my skills, however you may have need of them.

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[a_father_to_his_men]

[He smiles and nods in recognition of Thundercracker's initial comment and was about to respond when the flyer dropped down. The action stunned him for a moment, wondering if a sudden pain had overcome the flyer, but it was clear no more than a moment later what he was doing.

He was conflicted about receiving such a pledge from someone he only barely knew, but he also knew that it could be damaging to reject it. He quickly decided on his course of action, nodding his head though the flyer wouldn't see it.]

I accept this from you Thundercracker, and in return offer you my support as your leader and named lord, you shall have my support if ever you should have need of it. I view your offered life as my own and shall guard it with the same determination.

[The words were somewhat old-fashioned, but a return pledge of a lord to one who made a pledge to him, so that was what he offered the flyer.]

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[notyourblueangel]

[Old-fashioned maybe, but in a very real sense, Thundercracker is an old-fashioned mech, being that he's a very OLD mech, one of the oldest still surviving in his faction, from the early days of the war. Before it, even, if not by so much.]

[He's not been given permission to stand, or even straighten - he's been beaten for less before - but he dares to look up now, half-sure that this mech might not think to remember to give such permission first before Thundercracker's embarrassed him with not moving for too long. He's still knelt but he sits back on his heel, shoulders straightening proudly, wings high on his back.]

Thank you, sir. It means a lot to me. I will not fail you.

[In what, he doesn't know . . . but for the moment, that doesn't matter. He just won't.]

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[a_father_to_his_men]

[It took Megatron a moment to realize why Thundercracker was still kneeling. He hadn't performed any pledges as the leader of the Decepticons back home for various reasons and so only really knew about them from studying. Still he did not want to extend the error, or make Tundercracker remain kneeling.]

Rise up, Thundercracker. It honors me deeply to have received this from you, like wise I will not fail as your lord.

[He avoided considering those he could not save previously, knowing he would get trapped in the regret if he did. He counted each one a personal failure and had yet to forget a single one, and he hoped, desperately, not to add Thundercracker's name to that list.]